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Benton, Kentucky, is a city in the southwestern region of the state, about 25 miles from Paducah. The rural area is home to quite a few campgrounds that have RV sites as well as cabins and tent sites. Many of the RV campgrounds near Benton are located near Kentucky Lake, which is a popular spot for boating, fishing and water sports.

Lakeside Campground & Marina

Lakeside Campground & Marina features full-hookup RV sites with electric, water and sewer services, as well as simpler water and electric sites. This RV campground is located right on Kentucky Lake and has a marina, complete with boat slips, boat rentals, a launch ramp and a gas station. The property also offers a swimming pool, a game room, a laundry room and a bait shop that sells fishing licenses, bait, tackle, ice, candy, sodas and small grocery items. Lakeside Campground & Marina 12363 U.S. 68 Benton, KY 42025 (270) 354-8157 lakesidecampground.net

Big Bear Resort

Big Bear Resort offers 75 RV hookup sites, with water, sewer and electric services available. Each site is also equipped with a picnic table. Pets are allowed at this RV campground, but must be kept near the campsite at all times. The marina at the resort has 113 open and covered boat slips with light docks and full electric hookups. The marina also features a bait shop with fishing supplies and snacks, a fish-cleaning station and a docked gas station. Boat rentals are also available. Big Bear Resort 30 Big Bear Resort Road Benton, KY 42025 (270) 354-6414 bigbearkentuckylake.com

Kentucky Lake/I-24/Paducah KOA

Kentucky Lake/I-24/Paducah KOA has pull-through RV sites equipped with full hookups. The maximum length for the pull-through sites is 69 feet. This RV park near Benton also offers free wireless Internet access and use of the outdoor swimming pool on the property. Fishing is available in the on-site pond, and the campground is a short drive from Kentucky Lake. Pets are allowed at KOA, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times. Kentucky Lake/I-24/Paducah KOA 4793 U.S. 62 Calvert City, KY 42029 (270) 395-5841 koa.com/campgrounds/kentucky-lake